Photo of the RMC Memorial Garden in Old Campus

Randolph-Macon Memorial Garden


Few places evoke more powerful memories than one’s alma mater. In recognition of the lifelong connection to Randolph-Macon that so many of us have experienced, the Boydton Society, in collaboration with College leadership, has established a dedicated space to serve as a final resting place for members of the RMC family.

Nestled in the heart of our historic campus, the completed memorial garden is thoughtfully landscaped with native plants, creating a warm, peaceful, and welcoming environment. The garden is designed to hold the cremated remains of cherished members of the Randolph-Macon community.

If you or a loved one would like to learn more about the memorial garden, please contact alumni@rmc.edu.

In response to our request, the College has created a lovely memorial garden in the shadow of Old Chapel on the historic campus. The garden includes native plantings where cremation ashes may be scattered or interred. Surrounding the plantings is a circular brick wall with memorial plaques commemorating each person whose ashes have been placed in the garden.

Early supporters of the Randolph-Macon Memorial Garden project:

  • Mr. John W. Ainslie, Sr. ’53
  • Mr. J. Jacob Barger ’63
  • Mr. Thomas E. Bass, Jr. ’54
  • Mr. Thomas H. Birdsong III ’49
  • Mr. J. William Bowen ’50
  • Mr. J. David Button II ’64
  • Mr. Henry S. Chenault, Jr. ’54
  • James A. Davis, PhD ’67
  • Mr. Parker O. Dillard ’62
  • The Rev. R. Carl Ennis ’55
  • Russell D. Evett, MD ’53
  • Mr. John Y. Faulconer ’62
  • Mr. W. W. Flythe ’57
  • Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Furr ’55
  • Mr. James R. Garwood ’66
  • James T. Gay, PhD ’61
  • Mr. William C. Gorham, Jr. ’67
  • Mr. John B. Graham, Jr. ’56
  • Mr. Hunter A. Grumbles ’49*
  • Mr. Charles C. Hundley ’64
  • Mr. Thomas B. Jones ’58
  • A. Dean Kesler, Jr., MD ’62
  • Paul C. Kincheloe, Jr., Esq. ’64
  • The Rev. Charles B. King, DD ’64
  • Mr. Bernard B. Lochte III ’66
  • Mr. Philip M. Marshall ’57
  • Mr. William H. McMakin, Jr. ’61
  • Raymond T. Moreland, Jr., DMin, PhD ’66
  • Col. W. Vaughan Palmore, USAF RET ’48
  • John J. Paylor, Esq. ’60
  • Arthur McK. Reynolds, Jr., MD ’47
  • LCDR C. Latane Sale, Jr. ’64
  • Harry D. Simpson, Jr., DDS ’58
  • Conway W. Smith III, Esq. ’67
  • J. Randolph Smith, Jr., Esq. ’67
  • Mr. John F. Spiegel ’67
  • William S. Tucker, Jr., Esq. ’62
  • The Rev. Harold N. White, DMin ’60
  • James P. Wightman, PhD ’55
  • Henry E. York, EdD ’50